Zerode Taniwha Mixed Wheel Custom 5
| Parts | Brand | Model | Additional info |
| Frame | Zerode | Taniwha | Pinion C1.12 gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | Cane Creek | DB Air CS | |
| Fork | RockShox | Lyrik RCT3 Dual Position Air | 29" |
| Headset | Cane Creek | ||
| Handlebar | Syntace | Vector Carbon | High 20, 12* sweep |
| Stem | Syntace | Megaforce 2 | 70mm |
| Grips | Other | Syntace Moto | 33mm |
| Brakes | Magura | MT7 | |
| Brake Levers | Magura | MT7 | |
| Shifters | Other | Pinion | |
| Front Derailleur | ------- | ||
| Rear Derailleur | ------- | ||
| Chainguide | ------- | ||
| Cranks | Other | Pinion | 175mm forged |
| Chainrings / Sprocket | Other | Zerode | 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | ------- | ||
| Chain | Wippermann | 808 | |
| Cassette / Rear Cog | Other | Pinion | 30T |
| Pedals | Shimano | XT Trail | |
| Front Rim | Other | China carbon | 29" |
| Rear Rim | Other | China carbon | 27.5" |
| Hubs | Project 321 | ||
| Spokes | Sapim | ||
| Front Tire | Maxxis | Minion DHF WT | 29" |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis | Aggressor DD | 27.5" |
| Saddle | Other | SQ Lab 611 | 15cm |
| Seatpost | 9point8 | Fall Line | 175mm |
| Seatpost Clamp | Other | Zerode |
| General Info | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Type | Trail / All-Mountain | |
| Additional Info | Although I've been a die-hard 29er rider ever since I got on one around 2008, I've been experimenting a lot with 29/27.5 mixed wheel size in recent years. The ride that a mixer gives you is pretty fantastic - very similar rollover capabilities to a 29er in a straight line, but quite a bit easier to throw into tight corners. On this bike, the 29er front wheel paired with the ultra-sensitive derailleur-free rear suspension makes for a bike that practically accelerates through any rock garden. The 160mm 29" Lyrik gives the bike roughly a 63.5* head angle and a pretty tall front end, so I often use the travel adjust and drop the fork down to 130mm on climbs and more mellow terrain. I'll gladly answer any questions in the comments! | |
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Janti
3/14/2019 4:30 PM
Are you still riding your Taniwha in this configuration? What's your long-term review?
Mine is set up with a 160 DP Pike but I also sometimes run it with a 180 DP Lyrik... Descends great this way, but definitely wanders on the climbs. I've definitely thought that a 29er front end, at 160 or maybe even 150 would be fun to mess around with. Maybe even with the shorter "Trail" rear end.
trytochaseme
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